The Strike Readalong (2021)

This page will be updated throughout the course of the Strike Readalong (Oct 9 – Dec 12), so keep checking in!

You can use the hashtag #StrikeReadalong on Twitter if you’re participating in the readalong.

 

The Cuckoo’s Calling Readalong Schedule: October 9th to 17th

 

The Cuckoo’s Calling Discussion Forum

Feel free to create your own topics for discussion in the Cuckoo’s Calling forum: strikefans.com/forum/discuss/the-cuckoos-calling/

Some things to check out while reading The Cuckoo’s Calling:

 
 

The Cuckoo’s Calling Quiz Part 1 

This quiz covers things from the first half of the book.

The Cuckoo's Calling Readalong Quiz 1

When is Rochelle Onifade's birthday?

How old was Charlie Bristow when he died?

How old was Strike when he first met Charlotte?

What two CDs does Strike play in the office?

After visiting St Elmo's, where does Strike go for a pint?

Where does Kieran Kolovos-Jones park his car when meeting Strike and Wilson?

Who was Evan Duffield's drug dealer?

Where did Matthew propose to Robin?

When Robin and Strike go to Vashti, what is Strike's fictitious wife called?

Instead of staying at Kentigern Gardens, where does Deeby Macc stay on the night of Lula's death?

As a child, where did Strike capture a grass snake?

Where does Guy Somé live?

When Strike first meets Wardle in the pub, what football match is shown on the TV?

Where does Strike meet Tansy Bestigui?

Where is the nightclub UZI situated?

What is the street Charlotte lives on?

Which of these is a Deeby Macc song?

Where does Strike meet Spanner to hand over Lula's laptop?

What is the name of the theatre Strike passes on his way to The Tottenham?

When living in a squat in Brixton, what was the name of Leda's boyfriend at the time?

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The Cuckoo’s Calling Quiz Part 2

This quiz covers things from the second half of the book.

The Cuckoo's Calling Readalong Quiz Part 2

What was the name of Sir Alec Bristow's company?

Where does Jonah Agyeman's mother live?

How many pints of Doom Bar does Strike have in the Tottenham before Robin arrives?

Who once told Strike that hangovers are largely due to dehydration and hypoglycaemia?

How old was Strike when Leda died?

Evan Duffield had been clean for how long when Strike meets him?

What is Jonah Agyeman's middle name?

What is the name of the street where Yvette Bristow lives?

What is the code for the Bristows' safe and also the date Charlie died?

What was the name of Robin's older brother's labrador that died?

What car does Strike hire to drive to Pinewood Studios?

The Epilogue opens with a quote from what?

What is the name of the person Guy Somé sacked after messing up his car booking?

Where does Strike meet Marlene Higson?

In what year was Johnny Rokeby's Greatest Hits launch?

What song by Lady Gaga plays in the car when Strike and Ciara are heading to her place?

How many bars/pubs did Robin check before finding Strike in the Tottenham?

Where was Lula and Ciara's Vogue shoot?

What is Tansy and Ursula's maiden name?

What is the last line of the book? (5 words)

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The Silkworm Readalong Schedule: October 18th to 27th

 

The Silkworm Discussion Forum

Feel free to create your own topics for discussion in the Silkworm forum: strikefans.com/forum/discuss/the-silkworm/

 

Some things to check out while reading The Silkworm:

The Silkworm Quiz Part 1

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The Silkworm Readalong Quiz 1

Where does Robin buy a copy of Hobart's Sin?

What beer does Strike drink in The King's Arms?

Where does Strike meet Dominic Culpepper?

In what year did Matthew's father leave the RAF?

In Bombyx Mori, who is Succuba?

What two hotels has Owen Quine previously stayed at?

What is the name of Jerry Waldegrave's daughter?

What does Strike grab to eat on his way back from the jewellery shop on Bond Street?

What brand of cigarette does Elizabeth Tassel smell of?

What was the name of Elizabeth Tassel's dog that died the previous year?

Where did Leonora and Owen first meet?

What beer does Strike drink in The Cambridge?

"... what murderer, hell-hound, devil can this be?" is a quote from what?

Where is Christian Fisher's office located?

What is the name of Kathryn Kent's second book, part of the Melina Saga?

What do Lucy and Greg give to Strike for his birthday?

In what year was Orlando Quine born?

What is the name of the pub on Southern Row?

In what country does Strike recall sticking rods in the ground to discover mass graves during his time in the SIB?

How many plates surround Owen Quine's body?

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The Silkworm Quiz Part 2

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The Silkworm Readalong Quiz 2

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What number bus does Strike take to HMP Holloway?

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What is Charlotte Campbell's email address?

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Where does Jerry Waldegrave live?

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Where was the hospital Kathryn Kent's sister was in?

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What is the first name of the photographer who gets Strike into the Chelsea Arts Club as a guest?

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Who is originally from Slough?

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Where was Joe North originally from?

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What does Strike order to eat in The Albion?

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Where is the Bridlington Bookshop?

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What is Kathryn Kent's nosey neighbour called?

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What does Strike drink at the Chelsea Arts Club?

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Where does Elizabeth Tassel live?

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On what day of the week is the party at the Chelsea Arts Club?

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On the day of Charlotte's wedding, Strike watches Arsenal versus what team?

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Who wrote The White Devil?

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Which restaurant calls their menu a "bill of fare"?

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What is the name of Fancourt's first novel?

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What car does Al Rokeby drive?

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What is Charlotte Campbell's father's first name?

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What is the name of Kathryn Kent's sister?

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On what date in December does Charlotte get married to Jago Ross?

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Career of Evil Readalong Schedule: October 28 to November 6

Career of Evil Discussion Forum

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Some things to check out while reading Career of Evil:

 

Career of Evil Readalong Quiz 1

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Career of Evil Readalong Quiz 1

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The Old Grammar School in Market Harborough was built in what year?

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When staying at the Travelodge in Barrow, how many rooms apart are Strike and Robin?

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What does Strike drink outside the Olympic takeaway in Barrow?

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"I never realized she was so undone" are lyrics from what Blue Öyster Cult song?

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What is the name of the street in Whitechapel where Leda Strike died?

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In what year did Leda and Jeff Whittaker marry?

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What town was once nicknamed "Little Scotland"?

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On their way to Wembley Central for the rugby match, what number bus do Robin and Matthew take?

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"Labor Omnia Vincit" is carved onto the side of what building?

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What was Leda Strike's favourite Blue Öyster Cult song?

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How old was Shanker when his mother died?

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What is the name of the cafe where Strike meets Ingrid?

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"I choose to steal what you choose to show" is a line from what Blue Öyster Cult song?

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What is the name of the pub opposite the Spearmint Rhino and the Japanese Canteen?

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In what month was Switch LaVey Bloom born?

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When Aunt Joan and Uncle Ted stayed at Hazlitt's hotel, what play were they in London to see?

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What was the name of Robin's Highland pony as a child?

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Where was Shanker originally from?

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In what year was Donald Laing released from prison?

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How old was Rhona when she first started dating Donald Laing?

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Career of Evil Readalong Quiz 2

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Career of Evil Readalong Quiz 2

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Where did Tempest and Jason meet Kelsey?

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'Came the last night of sadness, And it was clear she couldn't go on' are lyrics from which Blue Öyster Cult song?

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On what date was Robin and Matthew's wedding?

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What is the name of the neighbour who is at Hazel's house when Strike arrives?

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What was the name of the pub Death Cult played at on the night of Heather Smart's murder?

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'I have this feeling that my luck is not too good . . .' are lyrics from what Blue Öyster Cult song?

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How old was Martina Rossi, the prostitute who was stabbed to death?

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Where does Donald Laing live?

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What pub is this?

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What is Matthew Cunliffe's middle name?

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What beer does Strike drink at the Gallery Mess?

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What chocolate bar does Strike offer Robin in hospital?

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What beer does Strike drink in the Saracen?

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Which One Direction member did Kelsey have a crush on?

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What town had Laing picked up the Geordie accent he used when he was Ray Williams?

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Where is this building located?

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What is the name of the escaping toddler outside the hospital who was running towards the road?

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What supermarket does Jason work at?

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Lethal White Readalong Schedule: November 13 – 25

Lethal White Discussion Forum

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Some things to check out while reading Lethal White:

Lethal White Readalong Quiz 1

Lethal White Readalong Quiz 1

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What is Geraint Winn's middle name?

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How old is Strike's BMW?

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On what date was the CORE meeting at the Well Community Centre?

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What is the first name of Matthew's best man at the wedding?

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Who does Jasper Chiswell call a "sneaky little toad"?

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What is the name of Robin's favourite cousin?

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How many months had Strike been with Lorelei?

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Who wore a turquoise dress at Robin and Matthew's wedding?

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In the Palace of Westminster, who's bust turned green after Thatcher's statue was erected?

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Where does Strike watch the England-Italy match?

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What colour dress was Jenny wearing at the wedding?

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How old was Suki Lewis when she went missing in the Oxfordshire area?

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What Olympics tickets did Sarah and Tom win?

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In what year was Pratt's club established?

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Is Andy Hutchins younger or older than Strike?

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On what date was Robin and Matthew's wedding?

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What is the name of the charity founded by Della Winn to support young athletes facing challenges?

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Lethal White Readaling Quiz 2

Lethal White Readalong Quiz 2

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How much amitriptyline had Jasper Chiswell ingested?

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Nick and Ilsa's two cats are called Ricky and . . .

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Where does Izzy Chiswell live?

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What does Strike drink at The White Horse in Woolstone?

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Where does Geraint Winn receive a blow job?

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What does Robin drink in The Two Chairmen?

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How long was Dawn Clancy married to Jimmy Knight?

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Who do Strike and Robin meet at Corner Cafe?

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What is the name of Della Winn's labrador?

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Where was Jago Ross during the Paralympic reception at Lancaster House?

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What is the name of Flick's flatmate?

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What is the name of the Chiswells' terrier?

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What drug had Raff taken when he ran over the young mother?

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What is the name of Charlotte's sister who sold Kinvara a horse?

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In order to get forensic information from Oliver Bargate, Strike offers information on a gangster called . . . ? [7 letters total]

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Where does Aamir Mallik live?

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What is the name of the girl who Jimmy lifts up onto his shoulders during the march?

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Which of Kinvara's horses had Laminitis?

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What is the name of the receptionist at Stylz on Burton Road?

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Where does Geraint Winn buy some new socks?

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Where does Andy Hutchins go on holiday with his wife?

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What is the name of the horse Mystic took a chunk out of when Strike and Robin visit Chiswell House?

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Lethal White Readalong Quiz 3

Lethal White Readalong Quiz 3

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What was the name of the horse buried in the dell by Steda Cottage?

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In Chiswell House, Robin uses an ornament of what animal to defend herself from the person upstairs?

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What was the name of the horse Kinvara wanted to breed from?

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What perfume does Charlotte wear?

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On what date in 2011 was Raff released from prison?

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At Freddie's 18th birthday treasure hunt, which clue was manned by Henry Drummond?

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Who did Freddie buy marijuana from?

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What prison was Raff sent to at the end of the book?

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In what London district is the Duke of Wellington located?

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What is the first name of Kinvara's lawyer?

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Troubled Blood Readalong Schedule: 26 November to 12 December

Some things to check out while reading Troubled Blood:

Troubled Blood Quiz 1

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Troubled Blood Readalong Quiz 1

Chapters 1 to 23

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Which of Anna and Kim's cats doesn't like anyone?

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What is Robin's lawyer's first name?

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What is the first name of Dinnesh Gupta's wife?

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What did Robin's niece, Annabel Marie, weigh when she was born?

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In what year was Creed arrested?

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On her way to Falmouth, what perfume does Robin buy?

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Name the street where Irene Hickson lives.

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Who belongs to Hendon Rifle Club?

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What is Strike's horoscope?

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How old was Polworth when he joined the Mebyon Kernow, the Cornish nationalist party?

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On which of his birthdays did Strike propose to Charlotte?

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What birthday was Polworth celebrating in the prologue?

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In Chapter 1, how many pints did Strike have in The Victory?

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What was the first prison Dennis Creed was sent to?

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Tufty goes by a different name in Torquay. What is it?

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What does Strike drink in the Three Kings?

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Who lived on Percival Street in 1974?

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On the day Margot disappeared, Janice and Irene were supposed to be seeing what movie?

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What stuffed animal resides in the Palacio Lounge?

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What star sign is Robin?

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Troubled Blood Quiz 2

Troubled Blood Readalong Quiz 2

Chapters 23 to 53

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Who was the cleaner at the Phipps' house in 1974?

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In what year did Janice's sister Clare die?

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When is Cynthia Phipps' birthday?

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Which character gave Margot the name 'Brunhilda'?

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In what year did Louise Tucker disappear?

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What cake does Oonagh order in the Fortnum and Mason's cafe?

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What is Saul Morris' mother's name?

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What book does Samhain Athorn show Strike?

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What is Janice Beattie's star sign?

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Who did Cynthia find upstairs at the Phipps' BBQ party?

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Where does Strike meet with Shanker after his Christmas shopping?

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James Virgo Dunn is buried in Leamington Spa. Where was he born?

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What is Stephen Ellacott's childhood nickname?

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Where does Gloria live in present day?

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Whose body did Creed dispose of in Wanstead Flats?

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Where is Jonathan Ellacott's university?

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What is Paul Satchwell's star sign?

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Where does Robin interview Satchwell?

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Who is Samhain's teacher?

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Mary Flanagan is Britain's longest missing person case. In what year did she go missing?

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Troubled Blood Quiz 3

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